How You Can Get A Food License In India?

by Divya S. Content Writer

Food license has much importance for every food business operator before commencing his business. In this article, we will discuss the process to obtain a food license in India.

FSSAI or Food Safety and Standard Authority of India are an autonomous body that comes under the The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It got its recognition under the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006. FSSAI aims to protect public health. Each and every person, involved in food business, is it a manufacturer, importer, exporter, trader or any other food business operator is under compulsion to get the 14 digit FSSAI number that shall be printed on the food package prior to its distribution in market.

So, if you are thinking of starting a food business, you must get the food license that is given by FSSAI. Nobody can start the food business in India prior to obtaining FSSAI License Consultant. Necessary steps have been taken by the authority to ensure the food manufactured, imported and sold is safe for consumers. This in turn helps in reducing adulteration and food contamination.

Basically, there are three major types of food license depending on the annual turnover and the business location as mentioned below:-

• Registration: When the annual turnover is less than INR 12 lakhs then it is required to obtain basic Registration for starting the business.

• FSSAI state license: When the annual turnover of the business is more than 12lakhs but less than 20 crores and the premise is only in a particular state then it is required to obtain FSSAI State License.

• FSSAI Central License: When the annual turnover is more than INR20 crores and it is operated in more than one states, then it is needed to obtain FSSAI central license.

How to get the required food license?

For obtaining FSSAI Registration, one must have an active phone number and an Email ID shall submit Form ‘A’ to the Authority. FBO has to fill all details correctly in the form as it will appear on the issued Registration copy. Fees for Registration are Rs. 100.

FSSAI Central License

Every food business operator who wants to carry out business in more than one state shall submit to FSSAI in form ‘B’. The document supporting must be attached as self-declaration and the food product must be approved and should fall under FSS act, 2006. form ‘B’ can be submitted to the central authority online at the portal or offline. As per the need, the license can be applied for a period of one to five years after which renewal is required. However, the process can be made easier by hiring an FSSAI license consultant.

FSSAI State License

After checking the eligibility State License can also be applied in form’s’ and the process is almost similar to obtaining Central License.

Nowadays every person is highly health conscious and prefers to have premium quality food that has been approved by FSSAI. Therefore, it is mandatory for every food business operator to obtain the license that will certify the food quality as per FSS Act. If you are worried for the time taking process then better hire a consultant who will make your work easier and quicker.